On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:49:16 -0500, "Armond Perretta"
wrote:


Take a look at Wally Ross's "Sail Power" for an extended discussion.

Nearly 30 years old and STILL one of the best sail theory and practice
books I've ever read. I am exceedingly happy I found a used copy a few
years back...it's prompted some great mods (like barber-hauling) on my
early '70s cruiser-racer...

R.